Hall’s Milkweed (Asclepias hallii)
Description of Hall’s Milkweed (Asclepias hallii)
Hall’s milkweed (Asclepias hallii), a member of the Apocynaceae (Dogbane Family), is a herbaceous perennial that grows from 2 to 3 feet tall and has pink and purple flowers that bloom in the summer and early fall (roughly June to September, depending on location). The leaves are simple, opposite, entire, lanceolate in shape and are 2-6 inches in length and about 1-3 inches wide. Hall’s milkweed is hardy in zones 5-9 and likes open areas with full sun that have dry soils. More information about this plant can be found on this blog post.
Alternative Names
No other names known.
Hosted Species
Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus)
Queen Butterfly (Danaus gilippus)
Other butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds use this plant as a nectar source.
Range of Hall’s Milkweed (Asclepias hallii) in the United States and Canada
Habitat
Hall’s Milkweed is found in open areas with full sun and sandy soil such as roadsides. It is found at high elevations from 9,400 ft to 9,900 ft.
Origin of the Name
The genus name, Asclepias, is the Greek name for the God of Medicine. The species name, hallii, is in honor of Elihu Hall, an American botanist.
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